toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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Stocking up on minis—like toothpaste and contact solution—makes things even easier, as does storing them all in a roomy, compact, and well-organized toiletry bag. Stash Toiletries in Your Personal Item Once your toiletries are packed, put them in your personal item. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 Toothbrush Holder Toothbrush holders are home to germs, bacteria, and toothpaste scum. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025 Since 1945, it has been added to many US water systems and is also available in toothpaste and other supplements. CNN Money, 16 May 2025 Promotional materials say nothing on the other health aspects of the toothpaste, such as calorie count. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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